St. Xavier’s World School is committed to providing a safe, secure, and dignified environment for all its employees, students, parents, and stakeholders. In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the school has constituted a POSH Committee to prevent, prohibit, and redress any instances of sexual harassment within the school premises.

The school maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and ensures that all complaints are addressed promptly, sensitively, and confidentially.

Objectives of the POSH Committee

• To ensure a safe and respectful workplace and learning environment
• To prevent incidents of sexual harassment through awareness and education
• To provide a transparent, fair, and confidential complaint redressal mechanism
• To uphold the dignity, rights, and well-being of all individuals
• To ensure compliance with statutory guidelines and CBSE norms

Scope of the Policy

The POSH policy applies to:

• Teaching and non-teaching staff
• Contractual and temporary employees
• Visitors, vendors, and service providers
• Any workplace-related activity, event, or programme conducted by the school

Role and Responsibilities of the POSH Committee

• Receive and acknowledge complaints of sexual harassment
• Conduct inquiries in a fair, impartial, and time-bound manner
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all proceedings
• Recommend appropriate corrective or disciplinary action
• Promote awareness through workshops and orientation programmes
• Ensure protection against victimization or retaliation

Complaint Redressal Mechanism

• Complaints may be submitted in writing to the POSH Committee
• The committee ensures a sensitive and confidential hearing
• All cases are handled as per the guidelines of the POSH Act, 2013
• Necessary action is taken after due inquiry and documentation

Awareness & Sensitization

The school regularly conducts:

• Awareness sessions for staff
• Orientation programmes on workplace ethics and safety
• Training on respectful behaviour and professional conduct

Our Commitment

St. Xavier’s World School reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a workplace and learning environment based on respect, equality, and dignity. Any form of sexual harassment is strictly prohibited, and the school ensures full support to those who raise concerns in good faith.